Gary Anandasangaree

For Immediate Release 
October 6, 2013

Gary Anandasangaree To Seek Federal Liberal Nomination In Scarborough

Scarborough, Ontario – Gary Anandasangaree announced that he will be seeking the Federal Liberal nomination in one part of the former riding of Scarborough Rouge River.

The final report of the Electoral Boundaries Commission was released on September 30, 2013. The former Scarborough Rouge River electoral district now forms two new ridings that include Scarborough North and Scarborough Rouge Park. The new boundaries reflect the growth in Scarborough. In the coming days, Gary Anandasangaree will announce in which of the two ridings he will be seeking nomination.

Gary Anandasangaree To Seek Federal Liberal Nomination In Scarborough

QUOTES:

“I have lived, worked, volunteered and established my law practice in this riding. I am honoured to put forward my name forward to contest as a candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in the next federal election. I am excited at the opportunity to work towards a more just society that addresses social needs, economic justice, and inequities of all forms.”

“My entire adult life has been dedicated to public service – I have been a student leader, labour union representative, advocate for the right to education, and an international human rights lawyer. I want to put these experiences to work for the hard working people of Scarborough.”

BIOGRAPHY:

Gary Anandasangaree is the Principal lawyer at Gary Anandasangaree and Associates, Professional Corporation, one of the largest law firms in Scarborough. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Political Science from Carleton University, and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2006.

He has played leadership roles within several organizations. He was Chair of the Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre (CanTYD), President of the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce, Counsel to the Canadian Tamil Congress, Legal Counsel to the IMBA, Board member of the Youth Challenge Fund, Member of the Toronto Police Chief’s Advisory Board, and Member of the United Way Newcomers Grant Program.

Gary has worked as a human rights activist and lawyer for close to two decades. He continues to advocate for justice through public advocacy, education, mediation, and within the legal framework. Gary has advocated on international issues through his presentations at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on behalf of Lawyers Rights Watch Canada. He is the recipient of the Queens Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals.

Gary is married to Harini Sivalingam. They have two daughters, Bairavi, and Sahanah.

For more information, please contact Gary Anandasangaree 416 564 9991.